| Date of Review |
October 2006 |
| Manufacturer |
PYN-up Decals |
| Subject |
Forked-tailed Beauties Part 5 |
| Scale |
1/48 |
| Set Number |
PYND48040 |
| Pros |
Photo-quality nose art |
| Cons |
VERY limited run decals |
| Skill Level |
Intermediate |
| MSRP (USD) |
$24.99 |
PYN-up Decals is a growing decal line from Meteor Productions, the PYN standing
for "Pick Your Noseart". So what's different about these decals? First, they've
selected more intricate subjects, some of which have been done by other
manufacturers. Second, the markings that are solid color by definition (national
markings, ID codes, etc.) are provided as standard decals. Even the noseart
backgrounds are provided as standard decals.
Finally, the noseart is printed
with a difference process which allows for photo-quality gradations
of color instead of the pixel-dithered colors we're accustomed
to in normal decals. The result is a stunning rendition of noseart
that has not been mass-produced before!
This set covers two P-38 Lightnings:
- P-38H-5-LO, 42-67077, 38 FS/55 FG, CG-Q, Nuthampstead, England,
1943, 'Mountain Ayers' as flown by Capt Jerry Ayers
- P-38L-5-LO, 36 FS/8 FG, M, le Shima, 1945, 'Ready Maid' as
flown by Capt Phil McLain
 
The decals are provided on two sheets, the first provides all
of the distinctive unit markings, national markings, and backgrounds
for the nose art. The second sheet provides two sets of the high
color noseart. A set of BlackMagic masks are also included for
the P-38L's antiglare panels on the nose and inboard engine nacelle
panels.
These are very limited production decals, with only 300 examples printed for each
subject. You'd better get yours while the getting is still good!
Highly recommended!
My sincere thanks to Meteor Productions
for this review sample!
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